Student Profiles
Michael Bartha
Class of 2009
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Major: History
Minor: Teaching with Maine State Certification
I have wanted to teach ever since I was in the second grade and I always knew that college would be the way I would accomplish my dream. I am excited to get my teaching certification as soon as possible.
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Mary Helen Miller
Class of 2009
Hometown: Lookout Mountain, TN
Major: Art History and Visual Art
Minor: Education Studies
My first experience with the Education Department was in Education 101, Contemporary American Education. It was nothing like I anticipated.
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Ian Yaffe
Class of 2009
Hometown: Rockville, MD and Chilmark, MA
Major: Latin American Studies
Minor: Teaching with Maine State Certification
I chose the Teaching Minor because of the options it provides.I'm still not sure if I will go directly into teaching after graduation but if I do, I want to be prepared. Passion, dedication, and knowledge are all a part of being a good teacher.
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Paul Colin Landsberg
Class of 2010
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Majors: Environmental Studies and History
Minor: Teaching with Maine State Certification
My interest in teaching developed from two very different areas. I have had a side interest in education that emerged from discussions with my mom, who currently works for the Los Angeles Unified School District as the Director of the School Information branch.
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